The nice cup of tea thread
Discussion
Earl Grey with no milk.
Barking the order in the style of Picard does not amuse the wife.
Thank you for the recommendations for retailers... Some I have not heard of. Ringtons was a nice try when they were in the area. Thompsons and Barry's Irish tea bags make a good strong brew too.
Barking the order in the style of Picard does not amuse the wife.
Thank you for the recommendations for retailers... Some I have not heard of. Ringtons was a nice try when they were in the area. Thompsons and Barry's Irish tea bags make a good strong brew too.
Edited by dragonflyjade on Saturday 17th August 15:39
For me, at least, tea should always made in a pot, if available.
Loose tea does have more flavour than bags (more room to infuse, I suppose) and if you use a pot with a filter it's nearly as convenient as tea bags. I tend to use the tea bags I mentioned above, in a pot, for everyday use, and treat myself to loose tea on special occasions.
Controversial, but milk first. Science here:- https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jun/25/science... I find that if you put the milk in last it emulsifies and leaves a scum on the top, which alters the taste of the tea.
I understand that the fashion for milk last stems from the days when only expensive porcelain could take boiling water without cracking. So by putting the tea in first you were demonstrating that you could afford expensive cups - so more about snobbery than taste.
That should start a healthy debate.
Loose tea does have more flavour than bags (more room to infuse, I suppose) and if you use a pot with a filter it's nearly as convenient as tea bags. I tend to use the tea bags I mentioned above, in a pot, for everyday use, and treat myself to loose tea on special occasions.
Controversial, but milk first. Science here:- https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jun/25/science... I find that if you put the milk in last it emulsifies and leaves a scum on the top, which alters the taste of the tea.
I understand that the fashion for milk last stems from the days when only expensive porcelain could take boiling water without cracking. So by putting the tea in first you were demonstrating that you could afford expensive cups - so more about snobbery than taste.
That should start a healthy debate.
Mort7 said:
I understand that the fashion for milk last stems from the days when only expensive porcelain could take boiling water without cracking. So by putting the tea in first you were demonstrating that you could afford expensive cups - so more about snobbery than taste.
montecristo said:
I order a few kilos each year from http://glenburnteaestate.com.
Will need to try them - we drove past there a few years ago while on holiday in Darjeeling staying at a neighbouring tea estate, highly recommended holiday for a tea lover!For me I drink a lot of Twinings Lady Grey tea at work.
For relaxation, if using tea bags, I'll drink Yamamoto green tea (standard, not sushi) as it's decent quality at a good price.
For with food, generally it will be pu-erh, but not the extremely expensive aged stuff (most expensive teas in the world I believe), but cheap Chinese supermarket sourced tea bags - it's also my choice tea (if they have it) in Chinese restaurants.
For 'builders tea' I grew up on PG Tips, however I do agree on Yorkshire Tea being one to go for.
For relaxation, if using tea bags, I'll drink Yamamoto green tea (standard, not sushi) as it's decent quality at a good price.
For with food, generally it will be pu-erh, but not the extremely expensive aged stuff (most expensive teas in the world I believe), but cheap Chinese supermarket sourced tea bags - it's also my choice tea (if they have it) in Chinese restaurants.
For 'builders tea' I grew up on PG Tips, however I do agree on Yorkshire Tea being one to go for.
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